DOJ charges dual Iraq-Iran national accused of attempting 20 terrorist attacks
A dual Iraqi-Iranian national has been indicted for allegedly plotting terrorist attacks in the U.S. and coordinating nearly 20 attacks in Europe. Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al Saadi was arrested while traveling abroad and is accused of providing material support to terrorist organizations. If convicted, he faces severe penalties for his involvement in these international terrorist activities.
- ▪Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al Saadi was indicted on charges related to terrorism by the Justice Department.
- ▪He is accused of attempting to facilitate an attack against a synagogue in New York City.
- ▪Saadi has been linked to approximately 18 attacks across Europe and has ties to Iranian-backed terrorist organizations.
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| Publication time | Thu, 28 May 2026 23:36:46 +0000 |
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A dual Iraqi-Iranian national accused of plotting terrorist attacks in the United States and helping coordinate nearly 20 attacks and attempted attacks across Europe on behalf of Iranian-backed terrorist organizations was indicted Thursday, according to the Justice Department. Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al Saadi, 32, was taken into custody while traveling abroad on May 1 and was transferred into FBI custody on May 14 before being brought to New York to face prosecution in the Southern District of New York, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said. An eight-count indictment unsealed Thursday accuses him of providing material support to terrorist groups, financing terrorism, and attempting acts of terrorism that transcend national boundaries.
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